Chapter 666 Tempering the Dao Heart, the Divine Dao Heart, and the Invincible Belief!
Ye Tian sat cross-legged in the void of the starry sky, the crimson karmic fire around him slowly receding inward and finally disappearing completely into his body.
It transformed into the purest and most potent source of fire, nourishing the Emperor's body and perfecting the laws.
His body became increasingly crystalline and radiant, as if it were forged from the most perfect chaotic immortal gold.
Having undergone the relentless tempering of destructive divine thunder and purifying karmic fire, it is flawless and pure, its precious radiance naturally arising.
Faintly, dark purple destructive lightning patterns and crimson karmic fire runes flashed beneath his skin, intertwining to form a mysterious and terrifying path of the Great Dao.
His aura was deep and profound, his imperial might as vast as the sea.
Having withstood the first two devastating tests.
Not only was Ye Tian unharmed, but he also turned the calamity into the greatest nourishment, and his strength reached a new level!
At this moment, Ye Tian exuded the aura of an emperor, standing at the pinnacle of the human realm without any concealment.
The runes and markings manifested outwards, their aura leaking out as if they could crush the starry sky, like a god.
Its true combat strength is immeasurable.
Even...able to fight against true gods in the realm of the divine!
Below in the plaza, the crowd was already numb with shock.
"He has passed the test again. Could it be that even the Immortal-Slaying Formation, which no one has ever been able to break through in all eternity, cannot stop him?!"
"Neither the Destruction God's Lightning nor the Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire could stop him. How powerful must his physical body be? I'm afraid even a true dragon or a Qilin would be no match for him!"
Gazing at the majestic and awe-inspiring imperial figure in the sky.
All that remained were unconscious murmurs and gasps for breath.
However, the trials of the Immortal-Slaying Ancient Formation came one after another without stopping.
Just as one wave subsides, another rises!
Just as Ye Tian had completely absorbed the power of the karmic fire...
Buzz!
An extremely eerie feeling instantly enveloped the entire starry sky.
It was also conveyed through the sky to the hearts of every spectator.
Time... seemed to stand still.
No, it is not a simple stagnation, but an extreme "slowness" and "stillness".
It was as if the speed of everything's operation had been slowed down billions of times, ultimately leading to eternal annihilation.
Before Ye Tian's eyes, the desolate starry sky began to ripple like water, blurring and eventually disappearing completely, changing!
Instead, countless bizarre and terrifying scenes flashed by at lightning speed!
He felt as if he had been thrown into a boundless, chaotic river of time!
He saw.
A colossal volcano erupted in the sea of stars, its lava devouring the stars, and billions of living beings perished in the inferno!
The ancient star reached the end of its lifespan, collapsed with a roar, and transformed into a black hole that devoured everything.
It dragged the surrounding star field into eternal darkness!
A vast universe has come to an end; its boundaries have shattered and its laws have collapsed.
Endless chaotic energy poured in, returning all things to nothingness!
On the battlefield of the heavens, divine blood and demonic blood were spilled, staining ancient domains red.
Countless powerful beings fell like rain.
The corpses piled up like mountains, and resentment soared to the sky!
There was a great sage in ancient times who preached the Great Way on the Taoist platform.
However, he was swallowed up by the inexplicable darkness, his body perished, and his Dao fruit vanished!
There are divine saints who were born from the beginning of time, existing since the creation of the world, and will never perish.
Yet, at the twilight of a certain era, it faded away, turning into the dust of history, never to exist again.
Volcanic eruptions, stars collapsing, the universe shattering, the heavens bleeding, sages falling, saints perishing...
Countless scenes representing destruction, end, death, regret, and desolation.
Like a fleeting glimpse of flowers, they rushed into Ye Tian's view in a frenzy.
It assaulted his senses, and even more so, it assaulted his... Dao heart!
This is not a simple illusion!
Every scene is incredibly realistic, containing fragments of the great Dao and the emotions of all living beings corresponding to the era!
They intertwined, forming a terrifying torrent.
It relentlessly assaults the mental will of the beings trapped within, aiming to destroy and break them!
Faced with this overwhelming tide, individuals appear so small and insignificant.
No matter how outstanding your talent or how formidable your combat power, in the long river of time, in the changing of eras, and in the face of the birth and death of the universe.
It seems that in the end, they all cannot escape the fate of returning to nothingness and annihilation.
A profound sense of bewilderment, loneliness, and powerlessness, like a cold tide, attempted to overwhelm Ye Tian's consciousness.
This is the third test of the Immortal-Slaying Ancient Formation... The annihilation of all things, the question of the Dao heart!
It doesn't test the physical body, nor does it test magical power; it only asks about the heart that pursues immortality and yearns for invincibility... the Dao heart!
Can we maintain our true selves and hold firm to our beliefs amidst the desolation and twilight of the world?
Amidst the ebb and flow of history, we have determined our own path, which remains eternally unchanged!
Below the stage, through the sky screen, although the crowd could not personally experience the terrifying scene, they could feel the suffocating sense of desolation and the vicissitudes of time. Their faces turned pale and their Dao hearts were unstable.
"Here it comes...the most terrifying test of Dao heart in the Immortal Slaying Ancient Formation!"
"All things are in utter silence, all sages are in twilight... Such a sight alone would make one's Dao heart waver, let alone be deeply immersed in it?"
"So what if you have an invincible physical body? So what if you have boundless magical power?"
If one's resolve is not firm, and one becomes lost amidst this eternal vicissitude and desolation, at best the foundation of one's Dao will be damaged, and at worst the soul will be destroyed, leading to self-destruction!
The dark prodigies of the Zhutian Beihai faction have once again found a point of attack.
Although his voice was weak, he still forced a cold laugh.
"On the path of cultivation, the later the stage, the more important one's Dao heart becomes!"
He advanced too quickly, sweeping all before him without ever suffering a defeat.
Without experiencing true great sorrow and joy, great ups and downs, one's Dao heart may not be as flawless as one's physical body!
At this juncture, Ye Tian is in grave danger!
These words resonated with many people.
Indeed, Ye Tian's combat prowess was unprecedented, but no one knew the true nature of his Dao heart.
This test of utter desolation points directly to one's true nature and is the most dangerous and unpredictable.
However, most of the academy elders on the high platform showed disapproving expressions upon hearing this.
It even carried a hint of sarcasm.
"How could an ignorant child understand the ambitions of a true dragon?"
An elder stroked his beard and snorted coldly.
"Without an invincible Dao heart that is unyielding through countless tribulations and reigns supreme alone."
How could someone at the Supreme Realm possibly slay ten emperors? How could they face the Chaos Emperor Tribulation with such ease? How could they disregard the first two trials of the Immortal-Slaying Ancient Formation?
"This child's Dao heart has been tempered to an indestructible state through countless battles and breakthroughs!"
His willpower is so strong that it probably far exceeds your imagination!
"Just watch, this hurdle may not be a calamity for him, but rather... another opportunity!"
The elders looked on with unwavering confidence in Ye Tian.
Within the starry illusion, the endless desolate scenes continued to assault Ye Tian's mind like a torrent.
The despair of stars collapsing, the coldness of the universe returning to nothingness, the resentment of saints falling...
All sorts of negative emotions and fragments of the Great Dao attempted to plant seeds of doubt, fear, and confusion in his heart.
However, Ye Tian was at the very center of this storm.
Throughout the entire process, there was not a trace of pain, struggle, or confusion on his face.
He even...slowly closed his eyes.
A faint, slightly mocking smile curled at the corners of his lips.
"The annihilation of all things? The twilight of the saints? The cycle of eras?"
"Is this... your method?"
"Do you let the sorrow of all living beings illuminate my path? Do you let the eternal silence shake my heart?"
He spoke softly to himself, his voice carrying a timeless calm and unwavering resolve.
"pity……"
"My Daoist heart has remained unchanged for countless ages and will never be worn away!"
Deep within Ye Tian's consciousness, a crystal-clear heart, shimmering with nine-colored divine light, seemingly containing the supreme mysteries of the heavens, was beating steadily and powerfully!
The heart of Shinto!
This is a far more advanced and fundamental existence than the so-called "invincible Dao heart"!
It is an undying heart that transcends all paths and takes control of its own destiny!
The world changes, eras rise and fall, and saints fall.
All of this, reflected in his divine heart, not only could not shake him in the slightest, but was like a mirage, illusory and unreal.
"The universe will eventually perish, but chaos will last forever."
"Era will eventually change, but the Great Way will endure."
"The saints may perish, but... my path is not lonely!"
"What I seek is not invincibility for a lifetime, nor the protagonist of an era!"
"What I seek is transcendence, eternal freedom, and the pinnacle of chaos!"
"This annihilation of all things, this twilight of the saints, may be a calamity for others, but for me..."
Ye Tian suddenly opened his eyes!
In his eyes, the chaotic starry sea was no longer visible, but had transformed into two extreme lights!
Within the left eye, the birth and death of the universe, the cycle of stars, and the rise and fall of all things unfold—that is the power of "passing away"!
From his right eye burst forth boundless vitality, creating all things and evolving civilization—that is the will of "constancy"!
"To me, it's nothing more than..."
"A baptism!"
"I will take advantage of this eternal spectacle to temper my divine heart, making it ever more clear and steadfast!"
Instead of resisting the impact of the boundless scenery, he completely relaxed his mind.
Actively guide the torrent containing the Daoist essence of annihilation and vicissitudes into your own sea of consciousness.
It washes over that divine heart, which is like nine-colored glazed glass!
boom……!
It was as if divine iron was undergoing the final forging by a divine hammer!
The heart of the divine path, under the impact of the torrent of annihilation, burst forth with an even more brilliant light!
The extremely minor, almost non-existent flaws on it were completely washed away and smoothed out under the extreme contrast of "passing away" and "eternity"!
Ye Tian's heart became clearer, more resolute, and closer to the primordial chaos within him!
His understanding of "eternity" and "extinction" reached an unprecedented level of profundity!
The terrifying torrent of sights outside was no longer a tribulation that challenged his Dao heart, but the best whetstone to help him temper his divine Dao heart and comprehend a higher realm!
He sat cross-legged with his eyes closed amidst the torrent of illusions, his countenance solemn and serene, even with a hint of enjoyment.
The Daoist aura emanating from his body was becoming increasingly ancient, profound, and unfathomable!
Below in the plaza, the crowd could not see the specific changes within Ye Tian's sea of consciousness through the sky.
Yet one could clearly see his incredibly calm face, even with a hint of a peaceful smile.
And that imperial might and Daoist aura, which not only did not weaken but became even more profound and vast...
Dead silence! Utter dead silence!
It instantly filled the entire space.
Those dark prodigies who had previously questioned Ye Tian's Dao Heart now looked as if they had been choked, their faces turning red, unable to utter a single word, their eyes filled with horror and disbelief.
"This...how is this possible!"
"How could he, at only twenty-four years old, comprehend such an eternal belief of invincibility!"
"It's too terrifying. Even a God-Emperor who has cultivated for nearly eternity might not be able to achieve this!"
Many immortal families and geniuses from super holy lands felt extremely ashamed at this moment.
To be born in the same era as Ye Tian—how utterly hopeless!
The elders on the high platform all wore smiles of satisfaction and pride.
"Hahaha! Excellent! Refine your Dao heart with the annihilation of all phenomena! This child's willpower is unparalleled throughout history!"
"His Dao Heart...not only was it not damaged, but it has become even stronger?!"
"A monster... truly a monster that cannot be judged by common sense!"
The Immortal Slaying Ancient Formation also seemed to fall silent.
The endless, desolate scene continued to assault the senses for a long time.
Seeing that they still couldn't shake Ye Tian in the slightest, they finally retreated slowly like the tide.
The starry sky returned to its deathly silence.
Ye Tian slowly opened his eyes, a flash of nine-colored divine light appearing in them, his Dao heart perfected, crystal clear and flawless.
The third test, overcome it.
However, before he could even take a short rest...
The fourth test has arrived silently.
This time, it wasn't a scene, but... a sound.
A kind of demonic sound that directly affects the origin of the primordial spirit... the Great Dao Demonic Sound!
